This is a public tender notice from the City of Concord, North Carolina, for the removal, dewatering, and transportation of sludge from the Coddle Creek Water Treatment Plant lagoons. Bids are due by April 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Bidders must be licensed contractors in North Carolina. A five percent bid security is required. The successful bidder will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds. Alternative product proposals must be submitted by March 25, 2026. Subcontractors must be licensed utility contractors in North Carolina. The contract duration is 90 calendar days for substantial completion. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will award to the lowest responsible bidder. A site visit is mandatory. The City will contract directly with the landfill for disposal fees. The unit price must include all costs for dredging, dewatering, and transportation. Mechanical dewatering methods are required; polymer addition without mechanical drying is not allowed. Disputes arising under the agreement, with an amount in controversy of at least $15,****, are subject to nonbinding mediation administered by the American Arbitration Association.
The bid notice states that the work is to be substantially complete within 90 calendar days after the notice to proceed and completed and ready for final payment on or before the notice to proceed. The notice to proceed states that work is to commence on or before a specified date and be fully completed by a specified date.
The bid notice states that payments will be made in accordance with the schedule found in Section 6 of the Construction Agreement or attached at Exhibit A. Contractor shall submit a pay request invoice to the City contact by the first of each month. Final payment on the agreement shall be made in 45 days after successful completion of the services. Within 60 days after the submission of the final pay request which includes retainage, the City with the written consent of the surety shall release to the contractor all retainage payments if the City receives a certificate of substantial completion or beneficial occupancy and use of the project.
The bid notice states that the contractor warrants that all work performed under this agreement conforms to the agreement requirements and is free of any defect in equipment, material, or design furnished, or workmanship performed by the contractor or any subcontractor or supplier at any tier. This warranty shall continue for a period of 1 year from the date of issuance by the City of written final completion of the services.
The bid notice states that the City will award to the lowest responsible bidder, taking into consideration quality, performance, and time specified in the bid form for performance of work.
The bid notice states that bidders must be licensed contractors in the state of North Carolina. To demonstrate qualifications to perform the work, bidder may be required to submit written evidence on financial data, previous experience, present commitments, and other such data as may be requested by Owner or Engineer. Each bid must contain evidence of bidders qualification to do business in the state where the project is located, or bidder must agree to obtain such qualification prior to award of the contract.
The bid notice states that if contractors obligations are not completed by the completion date, the City reserves the right to nullify this agreement, order the contractor to immediately cease all work under this agreement and vacate the premises, and to seek professional services equivalent to those set forth in this agreement. The contractor shall be held accountable for all damages incurred by the City as a consequence of the missed completion date.
The bid notice states that it is the responsibility of each bidder, before submitting a bid, to visit the site to become familiar with local conditions that may affect cost, progress, performance, or furnishing of the work. Arrangements for site visits shall be made by calling the City of Concord's Water Treatment Plant Director, or his/her representative at 704 **** or 704 ****.
The bid notice states that questions received less than 1 day prior to the date for opening of bids may not be answered. A request to withdraw a bid may be made to the owner within 72 hours after bids are opened in accordance with NCGS ****.
